Ewell is a Confederate Lieutenant General of such abilities that he has been chosen to succeed a portion of Stonewall Jackson’s former command. However, he lost a leg in battle the previous year and never regained his confidence in command. On the first day at Gettysburg, Lee orders him to attack the Union hold on Cemetery Hill if possible. However, Ewell fails to attack, and when Lee confronts him, he is rambling and nervous, deferring to Jubal Early. Lee later realizes that promoting him has been a mistake, as he just isn’t dependable in battle.